For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,919 students in Stone Mountain, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA are Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School, The Champion Middle Theme School and Stephenson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone Mountain, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Stone Mountain have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stone Mountain, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Gr: K-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
The Champion Middle Theme School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5265 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Stephenson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Hairston Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Gr: 3-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Stone Mountain, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dekalbrockdale Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Gr: 1-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA include Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School, The Champion Middle Theme School and Stephenson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stone Mountain?
6 public middle schools are located in Stone Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone Mountain?
Stone Mountain public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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